Staten Island eatery supports local charity

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Bonefish Grill is partnering with the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation as part of its Grand Opening festivities on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with a special charity night to benefit the organization. On offer will be fresh seafood, refreshing cocktails, a welcoming ambience and music — all for a great cause — at the restaurant's newest location, 280 Marsh Ave. in New Springville.

"Being active participants in the Staten Island community is very important to us," said Ashleigh Collins, managing partner of the new Bonefish Grill location, which will open its doors to the public on Monday, Aug. 20. "By partnering with the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, we've taken a crucial step toward building a foundation of goodwill and fostering local relationships."

"We are very grateful that Bonefish Grill chose to partner with our foundation," said chairman Frank Siller, one of Stephen's siblings. "We welcome the opportunity to not only spread word of Stephen's story but to raise money for our country's wounded heroes. This year, the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Gary Sinise Foundation are in the process of building specially adapted 'Smart Homes' from coast to coast for 11 of our brave servicemen who have severe injuries and special needs. The money raised during this event will go toward building a 'Smart Home' for U.S. Army Spec. Bryan Dilberian of Brooklyn."

Founded in 2000 in St. Petersburg, Fla., the Bonefish Grill specializes in market-fresh fish and other wood-grilled specialties, as well as numerous non-seafood items — and a bar that offers fresh cocktails and an affordable, interesting wine list.

For more information on Bonefish Grill, visit www.bonefishgrill.com.

DARE TO DREAM

Elissa Montanti, the extraordinary humanitarian who founded the Global Medical Relief Fund, has opened her "Dare to Dream House" in Arrochar.

The event has been chronicled in the Advance, but Ms. Montanti asked us to help her publicly acknowledge donors who assisted in the enterprise.

Al Lambert & The Corporation will take center stage at the Historic Old Bermuda Inn, Rossville, on Saturday from 8 p.m. until midnight.

In addition to Al, Lenore Lambert will perform on vocals along with Stu Waters on keyboard, Terry Fabrizio on guitar, Paul Fiorino on bass and Billy Raiola on drums, with Laura Lambert as special guest vocalist.

Reservations are suggested. The Historic Old Bermuda Inn is located at 2512 Arthur Kill Rd. Telephone 718-948-7600.